May 2010 Blog Posts (3)

Young kids often have difficulty waiting their turn to talk, even with raising a hand to show they need to say something. Often times kids are overlooked when raising a hand, or they only take a few responses. With a talking stick, each child has a turn to speak, with guidelines about polite language, staying on topic, and manners.

Talking sticks can be made of any type of wood, incorporate any type of decorations (shell, bead, leather, feather, woodburning, paint, etc.), and can be… Continue

One of the first things I did after I found out about the Earth Scouts was to acquire the book "The Earth Charter In Action: Toward A Sustainable World". It is jam-packed with all kinds of great information and activities.

I also recommend the "Environmental Education Activity Guide, Pre K - 8", another great activity book.

Both books are easy to understand, provide tons of references and have lots of great activities that provide a wide range of stimulation for all ages. Our… Continue